Himlung Expedition

On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork. Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu. 

Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can also choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon, you will drive back to your hotel. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Final preparation day in Kathmandu for expedition. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

After early morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the bus station. Drive from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule (840m.) via Besisahar, takes about eight hours. During the drive you will follow Trisuli and Marshyangdi Rivers passing through several villages and you will enjoy views of green hills and snowcapped mountains. From Kathmandu to Besisahar is paved road and from there to Bhulbule is graveled. Stay overnight at lodge.

Trek from Bhulbhule to Chamje (1410m.) takes about seven hours.  Ahead the Marshyangdi valley forms a steep V-shape. Follow the winding mountain path down to Syange (1100m) and then climb steeply through sheer cliff-face some 200-300m above the riverbed. From here it is a few ups and downs before you reach Chamje. Stay overnight at lodge.

Trek from Chamje (1410m.) to Dharapani (1960m.) takes about six hours. The first part of the trail descends to the Marshyangdi river at which point cross a suspension bridge and make a steep climb to Sattale (1550m.). From here descend to a grassy riverbank that leads to the village of Tal (1700m.) where you will find hotels and teahouses. Beyond Tal, the valley narrows and the path follows winding cliffs. You will pass through the small village of Karte (1900m.) and cross a suspension bridge as you approach the Mani entrance to Dharapani (1960m.).  Stay overnight at lodge.

Trek from Dharapani to Koto (2675m.) takes about five hours. You trek gradual ascent path and cross a stream to reach Koto. The mountain views you can enjoy are of Annapurna II, Manaslu range and beautiful views of forests on the way add another dimension to your trek. Koto is a small village mainly inhabited by Gurung and others. Their life style is mainly influenced by Buddhist Tibetans. Stay overnight in camp or lodge. 

Trek from Koto to Dharmashala (3550m.) takes about six hours. You cross the river leading to the Nar Phu valleys and hike up through beautiful woods above the Phu Khola. The route takes you through some beautiful woods and past several small caves, and a pilgrims’ Dharmashala. After you emerge out of a narrow canyon, the trail actually passes under a wide waterfall just before the Dharmashala, from where the woods become thinner and the vistas wider. Stay overnight in camp.

Trek from Dharmashala to Kayang (3740m.) takes about six and half hours.  A steep climb up the valley along a small, scenic river brings you finally to high pastures on a 3,200m plateau. You pass by e scenic Kharka of Meta, 3560m, a non permanent winter settlement of Nar, where you are likely to share the trail with a few yaks! This morning is one of the loveliest walks in the Himalayas. Stay overnight in camp.

Trek from Kayang to Phu village (4050m.) takes about 5 hours. Dropping steeply down to the river, you trek for a while along the river bank and past the “submarine” rock, passing some small possible campsites along the way. You start to see some of the unique, colorful Chortens for which Nar and Phu are famous. You have to walk carefully across a small glacial stream before reaching a larger one with a bridge only half covered with large slabs of slate. Another hour and a half of trekking through scenic canyon and gorges, you reach the Phu gate. This ancient gate provides you with you first view of the three villages of Phu, as well as an old “dzong” and the remains of the two forts, all now in ruins, but impressively situated atop the flatlands before Phu. Stay overnight in camp.

Excursion around Phu valley. You can have interaction with locals and explore up the wide valley systems above you. You might walk up the valley to the summer grazing settlement or Kharka at Ngoru, a three hour’s walk past the gompa. Phu itself is an incredibly interesting village and you can observe the villagers spinning their yak and sheep wool and chat. Stay overnight in camp.

Trek from Phu to Himlung Base Camp (4540m.). We will set our tents at Base Camp and prepare for the proposed Himung expedition. Surrounding view from Base Camp is mind-blowing. Stay overnight at camp.

Climbing period of Himlung Mountain. It takes approximately 14 days from Base Camp to summit Mt. Himlung (7126m.) and return back to Base Camp. However, weather condition may affect your proposed plan. Teamwork, acclimatization, and well planned itinerary and safety measures are very integral aspects for successful climbing. Stay all nights in camp. 

Trek from Base Camp to Phu valley takes about 4 hours. After packing your climbing equipment, you will start trekking down to a beautiful Phu village with beautiful memories of your climbing trip. Stay overnight in camp.

Trek from Phu to Meta takes about 5 hours. You will mostly descending down today to a pasture land of 3560.m high. Stay overnight in camp.

Trek from Meta to Koto takes about 6 hours. It is your final day of trekking to finish your Himlung expedition. Stay overnight at lodge.

Drive from Koto to Beshisahar (760m.) takes about 6 hours. You will drive on bumpy mountain road by jeep or bus. Stay overnight at lodge.

Drive Beshisahar to Kathmandu takes about six hours. It is a picturesque drive on the way back to Kathmandu along the banks of the Marshyangdi and Trishuli rivers with splendid views of green hills, mountains, farming terraces and colorful villages on both sides of road. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Free day in Kathmandu for shopping and recreation. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.